Women Unlimited & Equity Advisor (PS2)

Education

Marconi CampusSydney, Nova Scotia

Department of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion
Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately February 7, 2022
Application deadline is 11:59PM, January 20, 2022
Competition No. 2022-017

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 is based on twelve steps that range from $54,986.15 - $76,871.51. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $66,012.07 annually.

This is a designated competition open to individuals who self-identify as a woman. NSCC is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women who self-identify as African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, newcomer, 2SLGBTQQIA+, persons with disabilities and other members of the visible minority community.

For the 2021-22 Academic Year, based on public health guidelines, NSCC plans to return to more in-person learning, supports and services. You may be required to work on campus, remotely or a combination of both as the Academic Year begins and progresses. This will be clarified further upon hire.

NSCC firmly believes a vaccinated population is a vital part of keeping us, our friends, families and communities protected from COVID-19 and the developing, fast-moving variants. With this in mind, please be aware that NSCC requires all employees and students working and learning on an NSCC campus be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees and students who cannot or choose not to be vaccinated for medical, religious or other reasons will need to be tested and have a negative test result within 72 hours of being on campus, and follow Campus safety protocols.

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand your position as a role model to each of our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• A community college certificate or diploma (in a related discipline including Adult Education, Social Services, Gender and Women studies, Community Development, etc. is preferred) and/or related work experience in the delivery and facilitation of women-centred programming and equity-related training with a focus on sectors where women are under-represented, such as trades and technology.

• You have a minimum of 3 years of recent and related occupational experience working in women-centred, holistic programs with an equity lens as well as experience working with racialized, marginalized, and other diverse women and the proven ability to build meaningful and trusting relationships with them.

• Strong knowledge of the current labour market trends within the trades and technology sectors.

• Strong knowledge of community-based organizations.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail and online platforms (such as Microsoft Teams).

• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation related to delivering equity-focused sessions on complex topics such as sexism, racism, harassment and discrimination, sexualized violence, human rights, etc.

• You have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion which includes an understanding of equity, bias, intersectionality, and systemic barriers with a specific understanding of educational and employment barriers facing women in under-represented fields
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to develop strong relationships with a range of internal and external partners such as employers, industry, and other stakeholders
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in developing opportunities for diverse women to establish careers in trades and technology and advocate for inclusive policies and practices
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator both written and oral
• You possess excellent development and facilitation skills specifically related to workshop design, and facilitate learning/coaching sessions on a full range of topics
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to accurate and up-to-date records documenting women's participation, progress, and outcomes in the program and during their core training
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement and will strengthen existing working relationships within the college and community at large and develop new lasting working relationships

You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.
You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publicly accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. NSCC campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about_nscc/policies_procedures/index.asp.

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1. Your Profile. You can import your resume or your LinkedIn profile to help populate your profile (click Import Options, top right) or you can complete the profile manually. One thing to note if you are using a resume or LinkedIn; they may not import synchronously with the profile and you may still need to make some manual adjustments.
2. Your Cover Letter and Resume. Towards the bottom of the Application tab, you will see a place to attach or write your cover letter. You will also see a place to attach your resume. Although these two sections say they are optional; they are not optional and are required for a complete NSCC application.
3. Questions. Next to the Application tab, you will see a Questions tab. We will need you to complete these questions in order to submit your application.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.